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Being part of the team gives the players a sense of independence and self control and gets them outside in the fresh air, he said.

"They're out here doing the same thing as the other kids. They really don't do that on a normal basis."

The weekly games also give the kids something to brag about in school on Monday morning, Estes said. "They hear everyone else talking about it...and my son can say, 'Yeah, I hit a home run yesterday, too. It was great.' "

Justin Estes seemed to take all the attention in stride. And what does he think is the best part about playing baseball? Pointing past his wheelchair to the smooth surface of the field, he said simply, "No ruts."